"Effective
therapy is always about long-term results; life-changing impact;
a restored capacity for relationships. The results are in - experiential
therapy has been proven to accomplish all this and more."
- Dr. John Townsend

PAWWS to Heal currently offers these programs. Please contact
us to learn more.

Individual

Together, an animal specialist, licensed therapist and parents/guardian
choose the animal and form of interaction which best suits each
child's needs.

Family

Animal activities help families learn to deal more effectively
with the child, by establishing reasonable boundaries, earning
respect and improving communication.

Group

Group opportunities offer children who have similar challenges
unique ways to practice communication skills, relationship skills,
social skills and behaviors, through interaction with animals

Pawwsitive Boundaries

We use our animals to help teach children the ABC's of proper
boundries: A (approach) B (behavior) C (consideration). Knowing
the ABC's helps a child learn the nature of boundaries for themselves
and others.

How is this different from other animal therapy programs?

We focus 100% on providing emotional and mental health treatment.
Our animal specialists assist licensed therapists to ensure that
the children develop a healthy relationship with animals as well
as the tools and strategies needed to make positive life choices.
Having and animal present in a therapeutic setting has been shown
to lower the blood pressure and anxiety levels in most children.

Our Mission

PAWWS to Heal offers Animal Assisted Therapy and Animal Assisted
Activity to children healing from abuse and to help cope with
physical disabilities.